The top 5 things today’s homebuyers want varies differently from just ten years ago. Homebuyers today are younger and extremely tech savvy. They grew up with smartphones, apps,...

Buying and selling a home at the same time can be extremely stressful. But if you plan well in advance, you can make it happen smoothly. Here’s how to buy and sell a home at the same...

Are you an ‘accidental landlord’—someone who had to move many miles away but couldn’t afford to sell your home due to the low home values in recent years? If so, you might be...

Often, buyers automatically avoid foreclosures and short sales. They see them as risky, dumpy real estate remainders. But housing inventory is tight in many areas. At the same time,...

When I sit down with sellers to discuss their home’s price, the discussion usually turns to its features. A spectacular view, a cool garage workspace, and a one-of-a-kind garden are...

Avoid These 3 Real Estate Myths New buyers and sellers often come into the real estate market with assumptions about how it works. They may get their ideas from TV reality shows, their...

Buyers are back in the game again, after years of sitting on the sidelines. The problem is, they’re facing a huge housing inventory shortage in many markets. So they make three of...

What is a Rent Back Agreement in Real Estate?  Found a home you love but ten others love it to?  Work with your real estate agent to find creative ways to make your offer stand...

Why do short sales take so long? It’s a question I often hear from clients who are considering buying a property in a short sale. Short sales happen because the loan amount on the...

Homeowners association rules are designed to protect home values and the quiet enjoyment of the homeowners. But they can be excessive, too. In Indiana, for instance, the president of...